Thirteen bidders filed paperwork by Monday’s deadline saying they want to host the Obama Presidential Library, according to the foundation established to oversee the selection process.

In a statement released today, the Barack Obama Foundation said it would run a “level and fair” process to evaluate how well each response captures the vision and goals of the future library. The foundation will narrow the list and identify finalists to present specific proposals later this summer.

“These ideas will ultimately help us build a library that reflects President Obama’s priorities and values throughout his life and career, and makes our whole nation proud,” the statement said.

At least three Chicago universities made bids, including the University of Chicago, Chicago State University and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Other bids came from a coalition of organizations in the Bronzeville community on the South Side and from Chicago developer Dan McCaffery. Bids also were made by Columbia University in New York and the University of Hawaii.